Tag: standards
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As Canadian cities make pandemic patios permanent, experts call for clear standards
[ad_1] At the height of social distancing and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadian cities rolled out temporary patio policies, loosening rules and waiving fees for bars and restaurants looking to seat more customers outdoors. These programs brought a glimmer of hope — and revenue — to businesses that had been forced…
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‘The African Mean Girls’ play tackles fatphobia, colourism and western beauty standards – Channel 4 News
[ad_1] It was the cult classic that spawned such unforgettable lines as “on Wednesdays we wear pink” and “that’s so fetch”. Now, imagine it set in Ghana in the 1980s. Making its UK premiere, ‘School Girls’ or ‘The African Mean Girls’, tackles uncomfortable themes such as fatphobia, colourism and Western perceptions of beauty. But at…
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Opinion: Why is it that a journalist has higher ethical standards than a Supreme Court justice?
[ad_1] Why do some United States Supreme Court justices have such a hard time saying no? Believe me, I understand the temptation. Columnists may not be judges in the traditional sense, but we are judges in the court of public opinion. Occasionally, I’ve been offered gifts in exchange for a positive ruling (well, a positive…
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One in three ‘could struggle to achieve minimum living standards in retirement’
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Around one in three (35%) people could struggle to make ends meet in retirement, according to a report. The average man is on track to receive £19,000…
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Publicis Groupe joins content standards body | Advertising
[ad_1] Publicis Groupe has joined the Coalition of Content material Provenance Authenticity (C2PA) as a steering committee member. Publicis says it’s the first promoting holding firm to affix the steering committee, alongside founder members Adobe, Arm, BBC, Intel, Microsoft and Truepic. The coalition seeks to set requirements for content material authentication and transparency in content…